The 10 "Looking at me" sessions have been devised for Girlguiding UK with the Dove Self-Esteem Fund and eating disorders charity beat. They will be available to 130,000 guides aged 10 to 14. The educational resource will cover topics such as media manipulation of body image, eating disorders and cosmetic surgery.
Denise King, chief executive of Girlguiding UK, said: "Body image and self-esteem have a profound effect on all aspects of girls' lives. We hope that Looking at me and our partnership with the Dove Self-Esteem Fund will help girls develop the self-belief to fulfil their potential."
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